Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flight ticket found	314 €
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	11 hrs, 45 mins
Possible destinations	13
Most popular airline	KLM
Average flights per week	10

Cheap flight deals to Costa Rica

Looking for a cheap flight deal to Costa Rica? Find last-minute deals and the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Jose.314 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 6 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From 314 €, select.

Liberia.421 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May.One-way flight with Fly Play.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Play, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Liberia.Price includes taxes and charges.From 421 €, select.

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Find the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica

Looking for the best ticket prices to Costa Rica? It looks like May is currently the cheapest time to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Netherlands to Costa Rica?

The average flight time between Netherlands and San Jose (Costa Rica's capital), is 11 hours and 45 minutes. This has been calculated based on journeys departing from Amsterdam.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Costa Rica?

KLM and Air France both fly direct to Costa Rica.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica is currently June.

Can I get a direct flight to Costa Rica?

Yes – some airlines fly direct to Costa Rica. You'll most likely fly non-stop to San Jose.

How much are return flights to Costa Rica?

The best price we found for a return flight to Costa Rica is 479 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Costa Rica?

The cheapest city to fly into is San Jose; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Costa Rica?

The cheapest airport in Costa Rica is San Jose Juan Santamaria – we've found flights from 479 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Costa Rica on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Costa Rica is Friday, 6 June 2025, – to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to Costa Rica

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